romney or mr. buffett another trillion in tax cuts that we don't need. >> ana marie following the constitutional powers of the presidency, the only interesting question to ask a question is what will you veto, and to put it in a yes or know form like that reporter wisely did. that is the only reason the legislators listen to the president. he says if you do that i'll veto it. >> that is the balance of power. that is the thing that balances power with the legislature. it seems like a small thing, but it's a huge hammer. and i was thinking this is a case of like you know what you said you're going to do this, we're all going to do this. what patty murray and the president are asking, all right, everyone, let's walk towards that cliff. they're willing to keep walking until republicans finally say fine, i think we'll do something about it. i hope they're not going to chicken out. it's impossible to think of a solution. i don't know what it is -- the thing also grover norquist won't be relevant anymore.